Where Alice Belongs

<p><em> 'Where Alice Belongs'</em> is set in London in 1941. The Second World War is raging with terrifying nightly bombing raids. Normal life is put on hold as the enemy pushes closer. Helena a rebellious young woman meets Robert after she survives a raid on the centre of the city. Their backgrounds are different. Helena has had a charmed life in a wealthy family with private education and a luxurious home. Robert supports his elderly parents who live in rented accommodation. </p><p>  </p><p>There is instant attraction and despite parental disapproval the couple decides to marry. Robert is soon sent to the battlefront in North Africa; Helena must cope on her own. When she realises she is pregnant her feelings are a mixture of fear and joy. </p><p><br></p><p>Although she can write to Robert there is no guarantee she will ever see him again.</p><p><br></p><p>She now has to protect her unborn baby who they have agreed will be called Alice if it is a girl. Will this child have a future? Will any of them</p><p>have a future?</p>